Chile vs Chile · 397 km apart
Chile
single / month
Cheaper overallChile
single / month
| Expense | La Serena | Santiago | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.04 | $7.41 | La Serena |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.17 | $29.64 | La Serena |
| Cappuccino | $1.81 | $2.22 | La Serena |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $137 | $168 | La Serena |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.15 | $27.17 | La Serena |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $58.41 | $71.63 | La Serena |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.92 | $20.75 | La Serena |
| Fitness club membership | $16.92 | $20.75 | La Serena |
| Cinema ticket | $4.43 | $5.43 | La Serena |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $272 | $351 | La Serena |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $189 | $244 | La Serena |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $568 | $733 | La Serena |
| Total single-person budget | $592 | $738 | La Serena |
| Average net salary | $954 | $1,170 |
La Serena is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in La Serena runs about $592 versus $738 in Santiago — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Santiago leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in La Serena · Full cost of living in Santiago